Workers in the construction industry develop certain types of cancer at higher rates than the general population. While the word “cancer” creates a visceral response of fear in anyone who hears it, there are ways … about Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Worker Safety
Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
The term “going postal” became a morbid joke throughout the end of the 20th century. You don’t hear it used much anymore. Media coverage of mass shootings reaches saturation levels within 24 hours of an … about Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
Incidence of Electrocution Too High in the Construction Industry
According to the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the rate of electrocution suffered in the construction industry remains unacceptably high. Construction workers represented 61 per cent of all work-related electrocution fatalities. Construction laborers, … about Incidence of Electrocution Too High in the Construction Industry
How Robots May Be a Construction Problem-Solver
Are robots the answer to some of the construction industry’s problems, such as workforce shortages and productivity issues? The folks at San Francisco-based Built Robotics think so. The company has developed a suite of software … about How Robots May Be a Construction Problem-Solver
From the Top Down: Ending Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
Most people understand what harassment is and how it hurts protected groups who are targeted and the businesses where workplace harassment occurs. Employers are held to a standard of reasonable care to prevent harassment on … about From the Top Down: Ending Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
Workplace Safety is the Spotlight in August
Workplace injuries cost the Australian economy more than $60bn annually. However, it is the social and personal aspect of an injured person’s life that suffers most. Especially as the injuries often have permanent impact on … about Workplace Safety is the Spotlight in August
A Safety Stand Down with Caddell Construction
The week prior to OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down is Caddell Construction Safety Week––and as you can expect, it’s extremely thorough. The Procore team got a chance to catch up with a few members of … about A Safety Stand Down with Caddell Construction
Why Fall Protection Continues To Be OSHA’s Top Offender Year, Over Year, Over Year
At the top of the most often cited is fall protection. Believe it or not, it’s held this position for six years in a row. It’s not difficult to see why OSHA inspectors take this … about Why Fall Protection Continues To Be OSHA’s Top Offender Year, Over Year, Over Year
Construction’s Most Common Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substances come in many forms including gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists and construction jobsites have more than their fair share of these substances. Manufacturers publish material safety data sheets that explain the properties, … about Construction’s Most Common Hazardous Substances
Only You Can Prevent a Safety Violation
With all the safety courses and toolbox talks going on, it’s hard to imagine that anyone on a construction site today can forget to put on safety glasses, wear a hardhat, safely climb a ladder, … about Only You Can Prevent a Safety Violation
